Knorr Bremse News

Knorr-Bremse completes acquisition of R.H. Sheppard Co., Inc.: The acquisition is a major step towards becoming a leading global manufacturer of steering systems for commercial vehicles

Knorr-Bremse, today announced that the company closed the acquisition of R.H. Sheppard Co., Inc., Hanover, Pennsylvania, USA (“Sheppard”) on June 1, 2020. The contract was signed on January 30, 2020. The purchase price amounts to USD $149.5 million. Sheppard is an industry-leading manufacturer of steering systems for commercial vehicles in the North American market. The acquisition of Sheppard marks another important step in Knorr-Bremse’s strategic drive to become a leading global supplier of commercial vehicle steering systems following its earlier acquisition of the Hitachi steering business in 2019.

Lantek News

Lantek launches its 2020 version, a version focused on remote working and process efficiency

Lantek, leading multinational in the development and commercialization of CAD-CAM/MES/ERP solutions and pioneer in the digital transformation of companies in the sheet metal industry, reveals the new features and improvements in the latest version of its software - Lantek Global Release 2020.

MAPAL News

Machining deep bores without vibration using indexable inserts

During boring processes with large depths or unstable machining conditions, vibration often occurs. This vibration degrades the quality of the bore and has a negative effect on the life of the tool.

Toshiba News

Toshiba Adds Automotive Display Interface Bridge ICs for In-Vehicle Infotainment Systems

TOKYO—Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (“Toshiba”) has added “TC9594XBG” and “TC9595XBG,” new interface bridge ICs for automotive In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) systems, to its lineup of display interface bridge ICs. Sample shipments start this month.

Sandvik News

Celebrating sustainable innovation : Sandvik Group recognises Kanthal as sustainability award winner

Achieving zero carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxide emissions is no easy task — especially for those operating gas furnaces. To accelerate the green revolution in aluminium production, Kanthal, part of Sandvik Materials Technology (SMT), is using its expertise in heating technology to ignite a step-change towards clean energy alternatives. In recognition of Kanthal’s success, its landmark “Go Green” testing service has been awarded Sandvik’s first sustainability award.

Renishaw News

RENISHAW LAUNCHES RAMAN SYSTEM FOR FORENSIC ANALYSIS

Renishaw has announced the launch of the inVia InSpect, a new version of its bestselling inVia confocal Raman microscope, optimised for use in forensic laboratories for trace chemical analysis.

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence News

MANAGE BOTTLENECKS WITH SMARTER PRODUCTION

The latest release of JAVELIN MRP and production control software from Hexagon introduces the new Despatch Pallet function with automatic allocation of delivery notes to Pallets. Plus, a Master Production Schedule has been launched to manage bottlenecks by levelling the load, leading to increased output and smarter production.

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